The Best St. Patrick’s Day events

This fact alone gives you (and everyone else in the city) license to drink copious amounts of suds, brews, brewskis, pints, pilsners, lagers, ales and, well, beer all day long. To that end, we’ve lined up the most classic Irish alehouses (and not-so-classic Irish alehouses) in the city and their green day festivities.

Duffy’s is hosting its annual St.Patrick’s Day bash March 15-17. “Feast like an Irishman” on corned beef & cabbage or a Reuben burger. Wash it all down with 2-for-1 green beers in take-home “Shake Your Shamrocks!” cup. Various locations, get info at www.duffysmvp.com/locations.

After four years of hosting this party in Miami, it’s safe to say that Fadó Irish Pub is the leading expert on all things Irish. Fadó has planned a whole week of events leading to “St. Practice Day” on Sunday the 15, before the real deal goes down on Tuesday the 17. 900 S. Miami Ave, Brickell, 786-924-0972.

Fadó’s “practice run” features $5 admission to enter the plaza includes two banging DJ stages, full bars, multiple beer gardens and a party on the plaza.With the purchase of a “Sunday Funday VIP Party Pass”, people can celebrate from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. with $2 Bud, Bud light, Naked Turtle Rum, Bushmill’s Irish Whiskey and Smirnoff.

On Tuesday March 17, Fadó will open its doors early at 9:00 a.m. with a full brunch menu available until 11:00 a.m. with bottomless mimosas and sangrias! Then, get ready for an Irish party Miami style starting at 2:00 p.m. at their St. Paddy’s Day Block Party. There will be two massive DJ stages in the courtyards of Mary Brickell Village, multiple beer gardens, full bars and Irish dancers.

JohnMartin Irish Pub & Restaurant gets in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day starting on Thursday March 12 with Irish Trivia night and continues with live music on Saturday night. Sunday kick off the day with Irish brunch and Tuesday enjoy the live entertainment all day long. 253 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, 305-445-3777.

Smashburger is smashing the celebration by bringing back a Limited Edition Mint Oreo® Shake! Made with premium Vanilla Häagen-Dazs® ice cream, crushed Oreo® cookies, and Mint Syrup. And as the luck of the Irish would have it, Smashburger is also offering a buy one get one free Mint Oreo® Shake at all Smashburger locations nationwide on March 17th.

Serendipity 3 will be offering a minty green “Shamrockdipity” Martini, made with Crème De Minth, Baileys, Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur, cream, and simple syrup with a Mint Froho topping, as well as a green “Patrick’s Potion” made with Midori Sour, Vodka, and Orange Juice. 1102 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, 305-403-2210-1102.

Shelborne Wyndham Grand is offering Irish fare poolside at Oasis including Corned Beef on Rye, made with homemade sauerkraut, or a Peppered Turkey Rachel. Inside at the newly opened Petite Bistro, patrons can also enjoy a traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage dish. Drawing Room Bar & Lounge will offer guests all three dishes and delicious Irish beers and cocktail specials, such as the classic Guinness and Boddington, and Jameson Whisky. These drink specials will also be available throughout the day at Oasis. Tuesday, March 17, Oasis –11 a.m. – 5 p.m.,Petite Bistro –Noon – 5 p.m., Drawing Room –6 p.m. – 10 p.m. 1801 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-531-1271.

On Tuesday, March 17, Radio Bar is offering $5 Jameson Punch Cocktails and $5 Jameson Shots all night. The Snack Bar Menu featuring Media Noche Sliders, Caprese Grilled Cheese, and Spicy BBQ Pig Sandwich will also be available for guests to soak up all the Irish whiskey. 814 First St, South Beach, 305-397-8382.

At Touche Rooftop Lounge & Restaurant guests can get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit by sipping on an appropriately green Touche-tini, made with Stoli, simple syrup, lemon juice, muddled cucumber, basil, garnish with cucumber slice. 15 NE 11th St, Downtown.

Participating Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurant locations in Florida will celebrate the luck of the Irish with food and drink specials like the “Corned Beef Reuben” – a deli classic with thin-sliced corned beef brisket piled high and topped with sauerkraut and Russian dressing between slices of melted Swiss cheese on rye with pickles. Available Friday, March 13 through Tuesday, March 17.